Annapurna base camp trek cost
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Many trekkers are wondering how much does it cost for the Annapurna Base Camp (ABC) Trek costs before planning one of the spectacular trails of Annapurna, also known as the Annapurna Sanctuary treks. The cost of the Annapurna base camp trek depends on the length of the trek and the services you want to acquire. If you want to have a high level of service, then the cost would be high, and if you want just the basic level of service, then the cost would be low.
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Cost at a Glance
The Annapurna Base Camp Trek cost in 2026 typically ranges from $600 to $900 per person for a 8 days trek in a standard plan. This includes mandatory permits $25, a licensed guide ($25-$30/day), and basic tea house logistics.
| FEATURE | Budget Service | Standard Plan | Comfort Plan |
|---|---|---|---|
| Est. Cost (Per Person) | $415 – $775 | $600 – $900 | $975 – $1,245 |
| Permits & Fees | Included ($25) | Included ($25) | Included ($25) |
| Guide & Porter | Shared (1.2x Rate) | Shared (Base Rate) | Private / Upgraded |
| Transport | Sofa Bus & Jeeps | Sofa Bus / Jeeps / Flight | Flights & Private Jeeps |
| Meals & Lodging | Pay out-of-pocket | Full Board Included | Full Board + Surcharge |
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Annapurna base camp trek cost
- 1. Annapurna Base Camp Trek Estimated Total Cost for 2026?
- 2. Annapurna Base Camp Trek cost affecting factors
- 4. Annapurna Base Camp (ABC) Trek Permits cost
- 5. Annapurna Base Camp Trek Transportations Cost
- 6. Annapurna Base Camp Trek Guide Porter Cost
- 7. Food, accommodation, and drinks Cost
- 8. Annapurna Base camp Trek gears cost
- 9. Tips for the guide and porter
- 10. The shopping for souvenirs and gifts
- 10. Annapurna Base Camp Trek cost for Nepali Trekkers
1. Annapurna Base Camp Trek Estimated Total Cost for 2026
The Annapurna Base Camp Trek cost depends on the itinerary. Some itineraries are longer, and some are shorter, but here we have given the estimated Total Cost of the Annapurna Base Camp Trek, which is estimated at around $650 for 2 people on a sharing basis, for a 8 days Annapurna Base Camp trek that starts from Hile and ends at Samrung. Annapurna base camp trek, which is 7 nights and 8 days, is estimated cost about $650 more or less, but here is an overhead with estimated cost components.
Annapurna Base Camp Trek estimated cost for 2026 for 8 days
| S.N | Cost Overhead Items | Cost Range | Standard Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Transportation by Sofa Tourist Bus to Pokhara | $15 – $20 | $15 |
| 2 | Transportation by Private Jeep to Samrung | $90 – $100 | $90 |
| 3 | Licenced Local Guide | $20 – $25 | $200 |
| 4 | Porter | $20 – $25 | $160 |
| 6 | Annapurna Conservation Project Permits (ACCAP) | $25 | $25 |
| 7 | Food and Accomodations | $35 – $40 | $320 |
| 8 | Jeep Back to Pokhara from Samrung | $90 – $100 | $90 |
| 9 | Tourist Bus Back to Kathmandu from Pokhara | $15 – $20 | $15 |
| 10 | Kathmandu to Pokhara Flight Cost | $100 – $120 | $120 |
| 11 | Pokhara to Kathmandu Flight Cost | $100 – $120 | $120 |
Note:The above cost is estimated for a minimum of 2-person trekking basis, and if you are a solo trekkers the cost may reach higher than we have mentioned above. For the solo trekkers, please contact us.
Annapurna Base Camp Trek Quick Cost Overview
| Trek Type | Duration | Cost Range |
|---|---|---|
| Budget Trek / Short ABC Trek 5 days | 5-7 days | $450–$550 |
| Standard Package / ABC Trek with Poon Hill or Mulde | 8-10 days | $600–$900 |
| Luxury Package / ABC Trek with Poon Hill or Mulde Customize | 11-14 days | $1,000–$1,400 |
Enjoying the view at the Annapurna base camp
2. Annapurna Base Camp Trek cost affecting factors
Certain elements determine the cost of your Annapurna Base Camp Trek. Many of you may get confused about why the costs are so different. Let’s go through each factor determining the Annapurna base camp trek, so you can understand why the cost is different from the plan, the size of groups and the methods of the transportations.
Sunrise at Annapurna South
Duration (days) of the trek
A standard Annapurna Base Camp Trek itinerary lasts for 7 Nights 8 days, which goes through Poon Hill or by doing the Mulde View Point Trek. There is another itinerary which leads to the Annapurna Base Camp in just 5 days. The itinerary can be different with the various routes you choose. The longer itinerary increases the cost of the trek, and the shorter one reduces the cost. This is because the Guide, porter and food and accommodation costs increase as the days increase and decrease if the trek is just a 5-day trek.
Group size
Trekking in a big group always has financial advantages over trekking solo or in a small group, it is because of the economies of scale. The same things happen on the Annapurna Base Camp trek as well. Sharing the cost of the Guide, transportation, and even tips will be devided in to proprosnate so the cost goes significantly down. Travelling with a small number of participants increases the cost of the trek.
Services you take
The premium services, rather than standard increases the cost of the trek. For example, trekking without a porter and by using the Public bus instead of trekking with the porters and by using private vehicles. You can see the different types of service on our page, for example, budget, Standard and Comfort schemes. The budget one is a basic one, and the comfort one is a premium one, which is more luxurious in terms of service.
Season
The peak seasons of spring (March, April, and May) and autumn (September, October, and November) are the two best tourist seasons, although it does not impact the cost that much; however, it does a bit.
3. Annapurna Base Camp (ABC) Trek Permits cost
To do the Annapurna base camp (ABC) trek, two types of permits are essential for the Annapurna base camp trek, and we will obtain them both for your Annapurna base camp trek.| S.N | Area | Government permit charge |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Annapurna conservation Area Project permit (ACCAP) | $30 |
| 2 | Trekkers Information Management System (TIMS) | $20 |
Mt Fishtail seen from Annapurna Base Camp
4. Annapurna Base Camp Trek Transportations Cost
We need to use the various types of transportation for the Annapurna Base Camp Trek, such as transportation from Kathmandu to Pokhara, Pokhara to Samrung, Pokhara to Hile, Ulleri, Banthanti, Bhalu Odar and Samrung back to Pokhara. There are many options with different costs, so here we have tried to cover as many of them as possible as we can.| Route/Sections | Tourist Bus (Per person) | Private Jeep (Per Jeep) | Flight (Per person) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kathmandu to Pokhara | $15 – $20 | $180 – $230 | $100 – $120 |
| Pokhara to Trail Head | N/A | $80 – $90 | N/A |
| Drive Back to Pokhara | N/A | $80 – $90 | N/A |
| Pokhara – Kathmandu | $12 – $15 | $180 – $230 | $100 – $120 |
4.1 Tourist bus transfer or Private Vehicle or flight to Pokhara from Kathmandu
There are many ways to go to Pokhara, such as a tourist bus, private vehicle and domestic flight. The options are as follows.
4.1 Tourist bus from Kathmandu to Pokhara and Back to Kathmandu
A cheap option to travel pokhara, the tourist bus is safe and comfortable. The tourist bus from Kathmandu departs early in the morning and reaches Pokhara by afternoon, around 2-3 pm. The tourist bus often stops multiple times for breakfast and lunch breaks during the drive. It is time consusiming to travel on the tourist bus to Pokhara. The road to Pokhara is under maintenance mode, so there might be some traffic jams from Kathmandu to the Mugling section. The second section from Mugling to Pokhara has quite good roads. The Tourist bus from Kathmandu to Pokhara costs you $15 – $20, and the same cost to return to Kathmandu as well.
4.2 Private vehicle Kathmandu to Pokhara and Back to Kathmandu
The alternatives to the tourist bus are a private vehicle, which allows a private journey and your own time. It will take 6-7 hours to travel to Pokhara and the same time to return to Kathmandu as well. The private vehicle, such as a car, jeep or jumbo hicae, you can choose based on the size of your group and the cost of a private car from Kathmandu to Pokhara, cost $180 – $230 depends on the type of vehicle you use.
4.3 Flight tickets from Kathmandu to Pokhara and back to Kathmandu.
The quickest way to travel to Pokhara and back to Kathmandu is to use the domestic flights. There are several airlines, such as Buddha, Yeti, Shree and more, which fly regularly. The flight is fast but has expensive options. The flight tickets cost from Kathmandu to Pokhara are about $100 – $120 per ways so $240 both ways per person. The flights allow you to reduce your stay in Pokhara, and in fact, if you take the early flight to Pokhara, you can start the trek on the same day, return from the trek and take the flight back to Kathmandu on the same day. For example is there is an Annapurna Base Camp trek 5 days, and if you have just 5 full days in Nepal with the flights, you can do this trek, but we recommend you always have a buffer day to be safe.
4.4 Private Jeep to trekking starting points
From Pokhara, there are various places where you need to drive for the Annapurna base camp trek. For example, if you are doing the Longer trek with Poon Hill, then you should drive up to Banthanti, Ulleri or Ghorepani and then in return time the jeep from Samrung to Pokhara. The jeep cost varry, but normally the cost would be around from $70 – $130 depends on the area where you drive.
5. Guide and Porter Cost for ABC Trek
| Staff | Daily Rate | 10-Day Total (Est.) |
|---|---|---|
| Trekking Guide | $25–$30 | $250 |
| Porter to carry the Lugguage | $20–$25 | $200 |
| Porter-cum-guide | $25–$30 | $250 |
Guide cost
The Annapurna Base Camp trek is quite risky if you do not have a guide, and a guide is highly recommended for this trek. A licensed trekking guide, and the cost is $25 – $30 per day. The guides are very familiar with your trekking routes, safety issues/ potential hazards, cultures, navigation, and handle the situations in an emergency. Having a good relationship with a travel guide makes your journey even better and more fun. They will help you build a better relationship with the locals, find better accommodation, and know more about the local cultures, lifestyle and traditions and many more.
Porter cost
For a successful and comfortable trek porter is very important. Heaving porter increases your stamina and boosts your morale to overcome the obstacles you face during the Annapurna Base Camp trek. The Annapurna base camp trek trail is full of stairs, and it is like a swing which often climbs and goes down, and a heaving porter to carry your luggage is always a comfort and boosts your energy and ultimately makes the successful trek. You can hire one or two porters (one porter often carries the bag of two people if it’s not that heavy) as per your will. A porter costs about $20 – $25 per day.
Porter-cum-guide
If you are solo and on a tight budget, then you can take the Hybrid options, hiring the porter-cum-guide. The porter-cum-guide carries the limited luggage and speaks the language, and helps you navigate the trails, securing your bookings and speaks about culture, mountains and landscapes. The porter-cum-guide costs you $25 – $30 per day.
7. Food, accommodation, and drinks cost on the Annapurna Base Camp Trek
The food, accomodation and drinks are the major components of the The Annapurna Base Camp Trek cost. Here we have described all the details regarding food, accommodations and drinks for the Annapurna Base Camp Trekking.
| Overhead Items | Estimated cost |
|---|---|
| Food (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner) | $30 – $35 |
| Accommodation | $5 – $5 |
| Food and Accommodation Total (Per Day) | $35 – $40 |
Food
The food you consume in the Annapurna Base Camp Trek is local food with a mix of imported food components, such as wheat fine flour, and the meals are fresh. The cost of food increases where the trasnportaions cost. All the supplies to Annapurna Base Camp above the Lower Sinuwa are carried out by the local porters, so obviously, the cost is high.
For lunch and dinner, you can choose, but most likely, trekkers prefer the typical Nepali meal, Dal Bhat with white rice, lentil soup, seasonal vegetables, salad, and pickles. The meal is rich in carbohydrates and protein and costs $5 to $10 depends on the place. There are various other items such as Pizza, Macaroni, fried Potatoes, Spring rolls, Spaghetti, Noodles and many more which you can choose from the menu.
For breakfast, the most popular one is Tibetan bread, potato curry with eggs, and tea/coffee for about $4 to $8. You can also get the simple bread from corn, wheat, buckwheat, butter, and eggs or a cereal bowl for a similar price.
The Hotel/Tea house has a menu set, and you can choose the food from the menu, but it is always good to talk with your guide about what food is good for you and what is not. There are various items which is local grown foods.
Note: The food cost for 3 meals a day (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) during the trek is usually included in the trek package price from the operators, and the quantity depends on your contract with the operators.
Accommodation
Tea houses or local lodges operated by the local communities are the accommodation for the trekkers. The tea houses offer a basic room with the food. Normally, the tea houses expect you to eat and drink in the same guest house where you stay for their business. The accommodations include a bed, mattress, bed sheets, pillow, pillow cover, and warm blankets, costing you around $5. The cost may vary from tea house to tea house, and in Annapurna base camp due to the limited number of the Hotels trekkers have to share the room with others because the rooms are limited and they put 5-6 beds in the same rooms.
- You can have a wide range of accomodation Option in Kathmandu and Pokhara, ranging from $10 to $200 per night.
- Most tea houses in the Annapurna Base Camp Trek trails have Wi-Fi connections (even if the speed is not that good). Connecting to Wi-Fi costs about 2$ to 3$ per night.
- You can get a hot shower or a bucket of hot water in the tea house. A hot shower costs about 3$ to 4$.
- The tea house in the trails offers device charging options. The room has no plug, and you must charge your phone in the reception or dining hall. Charging your phone, camera, or power bank costs about $2 to $3. The charge also depends on how long you will be charging your device.
Drinks
| Overhead Items | Estimated cost |
|---|---|
| Drinks (Tea, Coffee and some Cold drinks) | $10 – $12 |
The drinks in the Annapurna Base Camp Trek are also expensive, it is because of the costly transport costs and the remote isolation of the villages. All the supplies are carried out by the local porters here. Soft drinks like Coke, Fanta, Sprite may cost you 2$ to 3$ depends on the camp you stay at.
If you wish to drink alcoholic drinks like beer, then it may cost you 4$ to 7$ depends on the village. In the lower villages, you may get lower prices, whereas the same things will be expensive in a village located far and remote.
Throughout the trek, you can get regular milk tea and coffee, which cost $1 to $3 per cup. There are not many options for coffee. We suggest that you carry your instant coffee or tea, and you can buy the hot water for drinks.
The most important thing and most expensive will be the drinking water in the trek, you will be able to buy the water but cost you about 2$ to 3$ per bottle. We advise trekkers to have a water purification tablet or purification filters, which saves your money and also help environment by reducing plastic consumption.
Note: for the drinks, you can estimate the cost to be about $10 to $12 on average. This cost may cover your drinks, WIFI charges, battery charges, shower and other expenses.
Travel Insurance
| Type of Insurnace | Estimated Cost |
|---|---|
| Insurance that covers up to 5000 meters | $100 – $150 |
Travel insurance is compulsory for trekkers who are willing to do the Annapurna Base Camp Trek. The Annapurna Base Camp Trek is considered one of the medium risk trek trails which has a less chance of getting AMS but there might be various types of sickness, leg injury or any kind of physical injuries. This kind of problem may be solved there, or you might need helicopter assistance to move you to a well-equipped hospital for treatment. In such unfortunate circumstances, travel insurance comes to your rescue.
For 30 days, the cost of trekking insurance for a trip that covers up to 6,000 meters is between $150 and $250. The insurance price varies according to your age, nationality, and trek length.
Note: Make sure to get insurance that covers the expenses for a helicopter rescue and medical coverage.
Here are some popular insurance companies that offer travel insurance
- USA and Canada: Tugo, United Health Care, World Nomad, Blue Cross
- Australia and New Zealand: Fast Cover, Allianz Australia
- Singapore: Ergo, World Nomad (Explore plan level 3)
- Europe: Europe Assistance, Austrian Alpine Club, Allianz Europe
- India: ICICI Lombard
8. Annapurna Base camp Trek gears cost
Now, this is another overhead that may incur on your Annapurna base camp trek cost. Some of the gears you may have already some you may need to buy and some you can hire here in Nepal before you go trek but we strongly advice you to bring the necessary equipemts to the trek. Here, we have listed some essential items in short. You can get this stuff either from your home country or Nepal, and the price varies significantly by various brands and choices. So it is hard to say how much it may cost, but here we have listed out the items that are essential.
Sleeping bags
if you have a sleeping bag with you in your country, you can bring otherwise , you can also hire sleeping bags here in thamel. A good quality sleeping bags cost you about $2 to $3 depends on the quality and temperature resistance.
Shoes
Trekking shoes (high ankle hiking boots are pretty expensive, but it’s a trek prerequisite), a comfortable slipper and warm socks for the trekking. A barnded shoes may cost you a lot and if you want a normal one then you can also buy in Nepal in reasonable prices.
Down Jacket (air and water-proof)
You can buy a good down jacket from your country or buy it in thamel in a reasonable price. In some cases, you may be able to rent the down jackets as well.
Other items
A thermal coat, most likely of cotton, trekking pants and comfortable shorts, T-shirts and a few inner clothes; windproof gloves, a head cover, and sunglasses, two trekking poles (costing $5 each in Nepal), crampons (only in winter), phone, camera, charger, power bank, and whatever electronics you need.
Health
Water bottles and purifying tablets, water purifier filters, first aid kit, personal care items and toiletries
Food
Chocolate bars, instant coffee, energy drinks (and whatever you love).
In Kathmandu, you can get most of the trekking gears in a reasonable prices, but the brands are not the real ones. Most of the items are copy items and made locally or made in China.
NOTE: You won’t need climbing ropes, an ice axe, a Gore-Tex jacket, or a sleeping mat for this trek. Also, the packing list is different for each season. It’s better to consult your guide at Himalayan Masters and list things you need before the trek.
Manaslu circuit Trek Hidden Cost
There are some other cost which are not included in the standard plans, which are also things to look at and you need to consider for your budget planning.
| Trail Item & Miscellaneous Expenses | Estimated Cost |
|---|---|
| Hot Showers (Per shower at the lodge/hotel) | $3 – $5 |
| Device Charging & Wi-Fi (Per charge or per day for Wi-Fi) | $2 – $4 |
| Drinking Water (Per liter — use water purification tablets to save money and reduce plastic waste) | $2 – $4 |
| Guide/Porter Tips (Standard expectation of total trek cost) | Roughly 10% – 15% |
9. Tips for the guide and porter
Tipping guides and porters is the act of expressing gratuity towards the service they have provided during your trek. It is a kind of incentive that you give your guide and porter for their service appreciations. If they provide a satisfactory level of service, then you can give them tips. However, if they provide the service that you are not satisfied with, then it is not necessary to give them tips. The tipping is your personal things and we can just give an idea and tell how much the tipping trends. However, tipping guides and porters are usually expected in this business.
Which Currency for Tipping?
When it comes to tipping guides and porters, you can give them any currency that you have. You can give them either in Usd Pound Sterling. Euro or any currency that you have. If you give them foreign currency, they will exchange it and get the local currency. For the porter, it is good to give the Local Currency if you have. You can estimate the tipping before your treks and manage it because during the treks, there is no ATM.
When To Give The Tips?
Normally, the guides will be with you at the end of the treks and normally up to Kathmandu, but porters may not be up to that time. When they finish the trek, they may go home directly from there, or in some case they may come up to Kathmandu with you. So that is why at the end of the trek day, it is better to tip them if you wish to do so.
How Much To Tip Guide And Porter In Annapurna Base Camp Trek?
Factors like the happiness of the trekkers, service you get from them, information you get from them, their hardworking, trekking route difficulty level, duration of the trek, etc play a vital role in determining the amount of the tip for the trek.
Since the Manaslu circuit trek duration is 12 to 15 days with a moderate level of difficulty, many people prefer to give tips of about 10% to 15% of the total trekking cost.
Tipping On Group
If you are trekking with the group, then it is quite cheaper for you to tip the guide and porter because everyone can pool the total and distribute it among the guides and porters. If you are unsure about how much to tip exactly, you might take a look at the following chart.
Trekking Guide – $10 to $20 per day
Porters – $10 to $15 per day
If you are just a solo trekker
Solo trekking is much easier and more private, and you can decide your own how much to tip your guide and porter. Since you are single, you may consider the following ideas.
Trekking Guide – $5 to $6 per day
Porters – $3 to $4 per day
9. The shopping for souvenirs and gifts
At the end of the trek, you can do some shopping for souvenirs and gifts from Nepal as a memento to your friends and family. There are many things that you can buy in Kathmandu thamel or even in Pokhara. There are different kinds of things which you may get in thamel but here we have described some popular items.
Pashmina shawl
The most popular things that tourist by in Kathmandu are pashmina shawls. You can get different quality of those at different prices, from 10$ to 100$ more or less prices. The price depends on the quality.
Thanka Paintings
The Thanks Paintings are another item that you can purchase in Kathmandu. The thanka paintings are paintings regarding the Buddhist philosophy and buddhist relegions. You can buy from a range $20 to $2000 or more or less. The quality matters more than the costs.
Outdoor Gears
You can also buy the Jacksts trousers and many other items at a reasonable price range in thamel, they are not the original ones but quite good to use.
10. Annapurna Base Camp Trek cost for Nepali Trekkers
In recent years, many Nepali people have started to trek, and the trend is growing a lot due to social media and people’s awareness of exploring and pleasure. Many Nepalis want to know how much the Annapurna Base Camp Trek Cost for Nepali Trekkers. Well, it depends on how much you want to spend and what service or transportation you want to use. Normally, the ABC Trek cost for Nepali Trekkers may range from NPR 21,000 to NPR 25,000.
Here is the budget breakdown for Nepali Trekkers
| Expense Category | Item Description | Cost (NPR) | Calculation Type | 5-Day Total (Est.) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transport | Jeep to Samrung (Shared Jeep) | 1500 | One-way | 1,500 |
| Transport | Jeep to Pokhara from Samrung (Shared Jeep) | 1500 | One-way | 1,500 |
| Permits | Annapurna Conservation Permits | Free/td> | Need to Check in Entry Counter | Free |
| Daily Expenses | Food & Accommodation (Dal Bhat & Breakfast) | 2,500 – 3,000 | Per day | 12,500 – 15,000 |
| Daily Expenses | Tea and Coffee Allowance | 500 | Per day | 2,500 |
| Gear / Setup | Equipment purchase in PKR/KTM (Bag, crampons, poncho) | 3,000 – 5,000 | One-time buy | 3,000 – 5,000 |
| TOTAL | Estimated ABC Trek Budget | — | — | NPR 21,000 – 25,000 |
If you want to take the private jeep from Pokhara to Samrung and Samrung to Pokhara , the cost would be NPR10,000 extra
Snacks and other expenses, if you want to purchase then you should have a extra cash
⚠️ Essential Annapurna Base Camp Trek Planning Resources:
- All-Inclusive Master Guide: Compare full booking packages, group discounts, and classic 12-day route details on our main Annapurna Base Camp Trek package guide.
- Express 5-Day Fast Route: Short on time? See how to reach base camp via the Samrung jeep shortcut on our 5-Day Short Annapurna Base Camp Trek itinerary.
- Fitness & Difficulty Guide: Learn about the stone staircases, altitude safety, and fitness preparation in our Annapurna Base Camp Trek Difficulty guide.
- Family Trekking Guide: Planning a trip with children or seniors? Explore customized pacing and private jeep transfers on our Annapurna Base Camp Family Trek page.
- The Sacred Basin Route: Learn about the cultural significance and panoramic natural amphitheater in our Annapurna Sanctuary Trek overview.
